Solve by Combining Like Terms

The video tutorial explains how to solve a multi-step equation by combining like terms, collecting variable terms using inverse operations, and isolating the variable. The solution is verified by substituting the value back into the original equation to ensure both sides are equal. The final solution is x equals 12.

What is the first step in solving the multi-step equation?

How do you combine like terms on the left side of the equation?

What is the result of combining the variable terms 8x and -5x?

What operation do you perform to isolate the variable term x?

How do you verify the solution x = 12?